Tag Archive for ‘career’

Hello Job! Think Impression, Impression, Impression…

There are three impressions that we need to make when you are looking for that perfect job.
“If you aren’t making positive impressions, you aren’t just losing a sale you are losing a job”
According the Alison Craig, the author of “Hello Job!” there are three impressions you want to leave, which include: First Impression; Last [...]

Can This Candidate Handle the Stress?

More and more employment ads are looking for candidates that have a strong capacity to work under pressure. But how do you really know how the candidate will perform when the “going gets tough”?
Sure, you can ask the typical interview questions to gauge their ability to handle stress. These questions may include:

What makes you think [...]

Networking Without Looking Desperate: 5 Rules

Ever wondered where all your connections were when you really needed them? The key is to always be networking. Have a look at this great article from CBS Money Watch and video and change the way you network! 

Pre-Pave Your Way to Being a Great Employee

Guest Post: Elisabeth Fayt
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can’t always control how great your boss is, but you do have a say in how great an employee you can be. When you, the employee, pre-pave your work experience, you’re putting your focus on the “now” and choosing what kind of employee you want to be.
 
A pre-pave is [...]

5 Blogs We Recommend

Did you know that as of 2009, there were 126 million blogs on the Internet (as tracked by BlogPulse). That’s right 126 million – so you can imagine how difficult it is to stand out. If you are interested in HR, Careers, or Management – we recommend that you follow these five blogs. All have [...]